Here are the MLB betting odds for games on August 5, 2024:

Key Matchups. Check odds at MYBookie and get winning bets from OffshoreInsiders.com   

Baseball Betting Previews

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Time: 10:10 PM ET

Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Moneyline: Dodgers -135, Phillies +115

Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+158), Phillies +1.5 (-189)

Total (Over/Under): 8 (Over -106, Under -114)

Insights: The Dodgers are slight favorites, with a projected total of 8 runs. The prediction is for a close game, with the Dodgers having a 53% win probability​ 

San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds

Time: 10:40 PM ET

Moneyline: Giants -125, Reds +105

Total (Over/Under): 9 (Over -115, Under -105)

Insights: The Giants are favored in this matchup, and the game is expected to be relatively high-scoring​

Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Time: 11:20 PM ET

Moneyline: Braves -270, Diamondbacks +220

Total (Over/Under): 8.5 (Over -120, Under +100)

Insights: The Braves are heavy favorites, with Spencer Strider starting for Atlanta. The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs​ 

Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals

Time: 11:40 PM ET

Moneyline: Royals -185, White Sox +154

Total (Over/Under): 8.5 (Over -115, Under -105)

Insights: The Royals are favored in this matchup, and the total runs are set at 8.5​ 

New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds

Time: 10:40 PM ET

Moneyline: Reds -125, Mets +105

Total (Over/Under): 9 (Over -115, Under -105)

Insights: The Reds are favored, with a high over/under indicating expectations of a high-scoring game.

Here are the betting odds and a preview for the key matchups in Week 0 of the 2024 college football season. Odds from Bovada and MYBookie.  Winning bets at OffshoreInsiders.com     

Florida State vs. Georgia Tech

• Date: August 24, 2024
• Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
• Spread: Florida State -12.5
• Moneyline: Florida State -490, Georgia Tech +365
• Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points

Florida State is heavily favored in this ACC matchup, which is part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The Seminoles, ranked 11th in ESPN’s College Football Power Index, are expected to continue their strong performance from previous seasons against a Georgia Tech team that is still finding its footing.

SMU at Nevada

• Date: August 24, 2024
• Location: Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada
• Spread: SMU -21.5
• Moneyline: SMU -1800, Nevada +920
• Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points

SMU enters the game as a substantial favorite, expected to dominate Nevada. The Mustangs had an impressive 11-3 record last season and are looking to maintain their high level of play. In contrast, Nevada struggled last season, making this a potentially lopsided affair.

Montana State at New Mexico

• Date: August 24, 2024
• Location: University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Odds: Not yet available

Montana State, an FCS team, will face the New Mexico Lobos. While odds aren’t posted yet, New Mexico, playing at home, will look to start their season strong against a competitive FCS opponent.

Delaware State at Hawaii

• Date: August 24, 2024
• Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Odds: Not yet available

Hawaii is set to host Delaware State. This game will be broadcast on CBS, and while the odds are not yet available, Hawaii typically performs well in early-season home games.

As the NFL 2024 season kicks off, Week 1 features several intriguing matchups and betting opportunities. Here’s a look at the key games and their current odds:

1. Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs
   • Point Spread: Chiefs -2.5 to -3
   • Moneyline: Chiefs -115 to -125; Ravens +105 to +125
   • Over/Under: 49.5 points
   • Details: The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs, are slight favorites at home against the Ravens, a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game.
2. Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
   • Point Spread: Saints -5 to -5.5
   • Moneyline: Saints -205; Panthers +170
   • Over/Under: 40.5 points
   • Details: The Saints are favored, banking on improved performance from Derek Carr in his second year with the team.
3. Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears
   • Point Spread: Bears -4.5
   • Moneyline: Bears -190; Titans +160
   • Over/Under: 44 points
   • Details: The Bears are expected to start the Caleb Williams era, with significant offseason additions to their offense.
4. Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills
   • Point Spread: Bills -7
   • Moneyline: Bills -300; Cardinals +240
   • Over/Under: 49 points
   • Details: Despite losing key players, the Bills are solid favorites against a Cardinals team featuring the debut of the Kyler Murray-Marvin Harrison Jr. duo.
5. Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
   • Point Spread: Chargers -3.5
   • Moneyline: Chargers -170; Raiders +142
   • Over/Under: 43.5 points
   • Details: The Chargers, led by Justin Herbert, are favored at home against the Raiders, who have uncertainty at quarterback.
6. Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks
   • Point Spread: Seahawks -4.5
   • Moneyline: Seahawks -205; Broncos +170
   • Over/Under: 42.5 points
   • Details: The Seahawks, starting a new era post-Pete Carroll, are favorites against a Broncos team possibly starting rookie Bo Nix.
7. Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
   • Point Spread: Buccaneers -3.5
   • Moneyline: Buccaneers -185; Commanders +154
   • Over/Under: 41.5 points
   • Details: Both teams are considered borderline playoff contenders, with the Bucs slightly favored at home.
8. Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns
   • Point Spread: Browns -1
   • Moneyline: Browns -112; Cowboys -108
   • Over/Under: 44 points
   • Details: The Browns are slight favorites in this matchup, expected to exploit the Cowboys’ rookie offensive linemen.

These odds highlight the expected competitiveness and potential betting value in Week 1. Stay informed and consider these matchups when placing your bets. Odds from Bovada and MYBookie.  Winning bets at OffshoreInsiders.com     

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LA Dodgers-Oakland UNDER 8.5

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WHITE SOX +165 Kansas City at MYBookie  

The implied probability according to the line is 37.74 percent, giving us excellent value as my top sim gives them 46. But it is also my top power ratings bet with a solid 2.9 percent edge using power ratings that are always tight. MasseyRatings gives us a decent 41 percent chance to win

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PITTSBURGH -1.5 +125 Houston at MYBookie

When an inferior team is posted as an away favorite and the oddsmakers tell you this is their best chance to win in recent play, go with the oddsmakers’ knowledge. It wins on both the run and moneylines, but even better on the runline at up 69.10 units and an 8.9 ROI. 

Of course the fact Paul Skenes is pitching is why they are the favorites. His numbers are insane with a 1.93 ERA and .87 WHIP, even crazier on the road at .86 ERA, .61 WHIP and .180 OBP against. Jake Bloss 6.94 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and horrid .345 OBP against. 

It may shock some, but Pittsburgh is only two games behind Houston in the standings, so with a massive pitching edge, we lay the 1.5. 

As oddsmakers had been anticipating for days, Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race. While some of the irrelevant are both tongue in cheek, they can also bait square know-it-alls into subsidizing payouts, Donald Trump remains the heavy favorite to win the presidential election, with Kamala Harris the only Democrat with a realistic chance. 

At press time, Harris was not the official nominee but presumed to be among all political experts. Here are the updated odds from Bovada  Odds are based on $100. Thus to bet on Trump, one must risk $215 to win $100, but will win $190 for every $100 bet on Harris.

Donald Trump Sr.-215 

Kamala Harris+190 

Michelle Obama+2800 

Gavin Newsom+3300 

Gretchen Whitmer+4000 

Hillary Clinton+4000 

Robert Kennedy, Jr+5000 

JD Vance+8000 

Josh Shapiro+10000 

Mark Kelly+10000 

JB Pritzker+20000 

Nikki Haley+20000 

Ron DeSantis+20000 

Andy Beshear +25000 

Dean Phillips+25000 

Doug Burgum+25000 

Tulsi Gabbard+25000 

Jamaal Bowman+50000 

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez+50000 

Amy Klobuchar+50000 

Andrew Yang+50000 

Asa Hutchinson+50000 

Ben Sasse+50000 

Bernie Sanders+50000 

Beto O’Rourke+50000 

Bobby Jindal+50000 

Brian Kemp+50000 

Candace Owens+50000 

Charlie Baker+50000 

Chris Christie+50000 

Cory Booker+50000 

Dan Crenshaw+50000 

Devin Nunes+50000 

Donald Trump Jr.+50000 

Elizabeth Warren+50000 

Eric Garcetti+50000 

Francis Suarez+50000 

Glenn Youngkin+50000 

Greg Abbott+50000 

Jared Kushner+50000 

Jared Polis+50000 

Jeb Bush+50000 

Joe Kennedy III+50000 

Joe Manchin+50000 

John Fetterman+50000 

John Kasich+50000 

Jon Stewart+50000 

Josh Hawley+50000 

Katie Porter+50000 

Kirsten Gillibrand+50000 

Kristi Noem+50000 

Lara Trump+50000 

Larry Hogan+50000 

Linda Livingstone+50000 

Lindsey Graham+50000 

Liz Cheney+50000 

Marco Rubio+50000 

Marianne Williamson+50000 

Marjorie Taylor Greene+50000 

Mark Cuban+50000 

Matt Gaetz+50000 

Michael Bloomberg+50000 

Mike Pence+50000 

Mike Pompeo+50000 

Mitt Romney+50000 

Paul Ryan+50000 

Perry Johnson+50000 

Rand Paul+50000 

Raphael Warnock+50000 

Rick Scott+50000 

Ryan Binkley+50000 

Sheryl Sandberg+50000 

Stacey Abrams+50000 

Susan Collins+50000 

Tammy Duckworth+50000 

Ted Cruz+50000 

Tim Scott+50000 

Tim Walz+50000 

Tom Cotton+50000 

Tucker Carlson+50000 

Vivek Ramaswamy+50000 

Wes Moore+50000 

Will Hurd+50000 

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Minus head coach Jim Harbaugh, the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines are a relative long shot to win the Big Ten in 2024. That team up north is +550, putting them behind rival Ohio State, newcomer Oregon, and Penn State. The Buckeyes have what is thought by many experts to be the premier defense in college football and Kansas State transfer QB Will Howard to bring more explosiveness to the offense. Pac-12 import Oregon lost a lot of talent but will insert transfer Dillon Gabriel in at QB. Few teams lost more than aforesaid Michigan, including the entire OL and eight players on defense. 

Penn State is my pick as a qualified longshot. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions have been perpetual bridesmaids, flopping in big games, keeping the odds higher than they should be. Drew Allar is a talented QB and State has a ton of frontline talent and depth on defense. At more than 5-1, they offer fantastic value. 

All odds are from Bovada  

Ohio State+145 

Oregon+220 

Michigan+550 

Penn State+530 

USC+2000 

Iowa+3400 

Washington+5500 

Nebraska+5000 

Maryland+7000 

Wisconsin+9000 

Illinois+15000 

Michigan State+17000 

UCLA+11000 

Northwestern+15000 

Minnesota+20000 

Indiana+30000 

Purdue+30000 

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FREE SPORTS PICK FROM #1 RANKED MLB HANDICAPPER

MILWAUKEE -124 Washington 410

My top model has the Brewers winning 66 percent of the time. This is well above the break-even point of 55.36 at this price. This is also an outsourced pick from the short-list of very entrusted experts. Previously called a competitor consensus, the name was changed to reflect it does not always come from the few quality professionals who sell picks, but also can come from any sharp source. As long as I am not leaning the other way, I will bet a trusted outscource.

Trivia question, what college football conference are the Utah Utes in? They are the current small favorites to win that conference. It’s the Big 12 and at Bovada they have leaped Kansas State as the slight favorites to win. The Utes +310 get back star QB Cam Rising, who missed all of 2023 due to an injury. Kansas State is very strong at skilled positions, though they are breaking in three new starters on the OL.  The best long shot is without question Oklahoma State, stunningly at +650 despite returning 20 starters from a team that made the title game last season. 

However, sharps have already pounced on it, elevating the Pokes to the No. 3 favorite after they opened an absurdly low No. 8. 

Kansas State+400 

Utah+310 

Kansas+950 

Arizona+1000 

Texas Tech+1300 

Central Florida+800 

Iowa State+1200 

Oklahoma State+650 

TCU+2000 

West Virginia+2200 

Colorado+2800 

Baylor+5000 

Cincinnati+7500 

Arizona State+8500 

BYU+12500 

Houston+10000 

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